PR25004
Spotted Beebalm
Bee Balm Seeds
Monarda punctata
Showy, alternating whorls of green and pale pink bracts and speckled pink flowers are stacked in pagoda-like layers up the 1-2 ft. stems that can occasionally reach 3 ft. tall. Summer-blooming flowers and bracts deepen in color as they mature. Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, moths, and many other pollinating insects are very attracted to Spotted bee balm. Mint-scented, medium green foliage grows in bushy, herbaceous clumps that spread moderately but are not invasive. Spotted bee balm is a deciduous perennial, native to the Eastern U.S., and winter hardy to zone 4.
Growing Spotted Beebalm Bee Balm Seeds
Plant Bee Balm Seeds: Sow seeds in cell packs or flats, press into soil but do not cover. Light helps bee balm seeds to germinate. Kept at 60-70° F., seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. Transplant bee balm plants into garden 1-2 ft. apart.
Grow Bee Balm: Plant in full sun in mild climates, afternoon shade is preferred in hot summer areas. Bee Balm plants spread quickly, are not invasive. Provide regular to ample moisture. Bee Balm plants will be longer-lived in cold winter climates.
Bee balm is divided every 3 to 4 years in the spring or early fall. Discard any dead central plant material and transplant each small division 1½ to 2 ft. apart. Widely adapted, bee balm is among the absolute best perennials for drawing hummingbirds into the garden. Blooms also attract butterflies and honey bees, and are excellent cut flowers. Bee balm plants are rabbit and deer resistant.
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